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BSO founder Henry Lee Higginson had proposed this new series in
the hope of re-creating the ambiance of summer evenings in Viennese
concert gardens, while also providing summer employment for the
members of the Boston Symphony, who at that point, had to search
for other work six months out of the year. In 1900, these
performances officially became Pops (short for "Popular")
concerts.

"HENRY" is the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Performance History
Search module, which contains all-documented concerts of the
orchestra beginning with October 21, 1881 through the current
season. It is named after the BSO's founder, Henry Lee Higginson.
The search function provides access to the performance history of
every work, and of all artists -- conductors, ensembles, and
soloists -- who have performed with the orchestra.

Staff & Administration

Annual Report

Today, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc., presents more than 250
concerts annually. It is an ensemble that has richly fulfilled
Henry Lee Higginson's vision of a great and permanent orchestra in
Boston.

Venue Rentals

By serving as a venue for a diverse assortment of performances and
events, Boston's Symphony Hall transcends the stereotype of a
concert hall. Symphony Hall's wide-ranging schedule of events has
always included something for almost every taste.